Final Project (60 pts total: 40 pts for Research Paper, 4 pages minimum, and 20 pts for Research Presentation):The purpose of this assignment is to help you effectively communicate in writing about a modern public health problem (examples: teen smoking, diabetes, food insecurity, breast cancer, suicide, concussions, asthma, etc.). This assignment should be thoroughly referenced, with a minimum of 5 quality references. As a research paper, it should NOT be written in first person, but rather objectively. (Do NOT include “I” statements; do not include personal anecdotes or opinions. Think about this format: Fact (cite), fact (cite), fact (cite)
Don't forget introductory and concluding paragraphs.
- Describe the problem/disease/condition, including why it is important to public health.
- Present epidemiological facts, such as incidence, mortality, prevalence, counts, rates. Identify and discuss any disparities by sex, age, education, etc. Do NOT choose a topic for which you cannot find the NUMBERS.
- Describe what can be/has been done to improve the problem, including public health prevention strategies, include primary, secondary, and tertiary, if possible as well as existing public health programs, if relevant.
Be sure to check the Rubric below for grading details.
Guidelines for ALL Writing Assignments:
There arefour
major
assignments, two reflection papers, and a final research paper and presentation. You are expected to completeeveryassignment. Assignments must be uploaded to Webcampus.
- All assignments should be in an organized, cohesive essay format with an introductory and concluding paragraph. You must address all parts of the assignment prompt.
- All written assignments should be typed, DOUBLE-SPACED, with 1-inch margins, size 12 font, and either Times New Roman or Arial font type.
- HEADER: Use the “insert header” tab in Word to include 3 lines, SINGLE-SPACED: Your name, the date, and the assignment title.
- REFERENCES and IN-TEXT CITATION are required for EVERY major writing assignment. The Reference list should be included at the end, and does not count towards page count. Use academic sources, including peer-reviewed sources,.gov or .edu websites. (Generally,.org,.com, and news outlets may not be appropriate, depending upon the assignment.)
- Use APA style (guidelines provided in WebCampus) for references and in-text citations. You do NOT need title pages or abstracts.
- Spelling, mechanics, word selection (correct use of words), and grammar count for major writing assignments.